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1984 Volkswagen Quantum

1.6L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual

DieselDieselCompact Cars

Official EPA record #26918 from FuelEconomy.gov · data 2026-07-26 · every assumption below is yours to edit. How this is computed

Per month

$154.13

Per year

$1,850

Per mile

15.4¢/mi

5-year total

$9,250

sedan body style — not this exact model
Notes & official EPA estimate
360.5 gal of fuel / yeardiesel @ $5.13/galAt $6.13/gal: $184.17/mo

Official FuelEconomy.gov estimate: $2,350/year — assumes 15,000 miles/year and EPA price assumptions. The figures above use your inputs instead.

Compare with another vehiclePrices: EPA national averages, Jul 24, 2026 — override anytime.
At 12,000 miles per year (55% city / 45% highway) with EPA national-average prices ($5.13/gal diesel), this 1984 Volkswagen Quantum costs about $154.13 per month in diesel$1,850 per year, 15.4¢/mi, $9,250 over five years.Assumptions are editable below. Prices as of July 24, 2026 · EPA vehicle record #26918. EPA figures are laboratory estimates; real-world cost varies with driving conditions, weather, and where you buy energy.

Official EPA efficiency

MeasureValue
City MPG32
Highway MPG35
Combined MPG33

Official EPA estimates

EstimateValue
Official annual fuel cost (15,000 mi/yr)$2,350/yr
Tailpipe CO₂308 g/mi
EPA smog ratingnot published

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov, vehicle record #26918 (record updated 2013-01-01). Snapshot processed 2026-07-26; page data last changed 2013-01-01.

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